Virginia statute
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.01 — Larceny with intent to sell or distribute; sale of stolen property; penalty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 3: Larceny and Receiving Stolen Goods, Code of Virginia.
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Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.01
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
A. Any person who commits larceny of property with a value of $1,000 or more with the intent to sell or distribute such property is guilty of a felony punishable by confinement in a state correctional facility for not less than two years nor more than 20 years. The larceny of more than one item of the same product is prima facie evidence of intent to sell or intent to distribute for sale.
B. Any person who sells, attempts to sell or possesses with intent to sell or distribute any stolen property with an aggregate value of $1,000 or more where he knew or should have known that the property was stolen is guilty of a Class 5 felony.
C. A violation of this section constitutes a separate and distinct offense.
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Questions this section answers
Is larceny with intent to sell or distribute a felony or a misdemeanor in Virginia?
Larceny with intent to sell or distribute is a class 5 felony in Virginia under Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.01.
Which Virginia statute covers larceny with intent to sell or distribute?
Larceny with intent to sell or distribute is governed by Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-108.01 (Larceny with intent to sell or distribute; sale of stolen property; penalty).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.